Las Positas College | Summer/Fall 2023 Class Schedule

78 FALL 2023 925.424.1000 | [email protected] FALL 2023 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. improve performance, and more in-depth investigation of core concepts that are difficult for students to master. Embedded are learning skills such as growth mindset, brain research, time management, study skills, test taking, math anxiety and more. Corequisite: NMAT 255 This is a one-way corequisite for NMAT 255. Everyone taking this NMAT 255C concurrent support course must be taking a NMAT 255 class concurrently. However, not everyone taking NMAT 255 would have to take this NMAT 255C concurrent support course. -OR Corequisite: MATH 55 This is a one-way corequisite for MATH 55. Everyone taking this NMAT 255C concurrent support course must be taking a MATH 55 class concurrently. However, not everyone taking Math 55 would have to take this NMAT 255C concurrent support course. NONCREDIT MATH - MATH JAM COURSES - MATH JAM COURSES Math Jam is a 1-week support course for students who wish to prepare for their upcoming math course prior to the start of the semester. This course is designed to prepare students to register for their math class with confidence, having learned key math concepts and learning skills necessary to succeed in college courses. Jams for MATH 1, 2, & 3 are also offered as credit classes. Please see the MATH section for more information. For more information on math supports please visit: https://www.laspositascollege.edu/math/mathjam.php NMAT 264 MATH JAM FOR SLAM PREP 0.0 Units Math Jam for SLAM Prep is for students preparing for math courses in Statistics and Probability or Mathematics for Liberal Arts. Math Jam is a FREE noncredit program designed to help students prepare for their upcoming math class at a community college. Embedded are essential study and life skills to develop each student holistically, including career development. Students will be learning prerequisite algebraic and basic probability material with the goal of preparing them to be successful in their upcoming first-level transfer course of Statistics or Math for Liberal Arts class. It is Recommended Course Preparation that students taking this course be enrolled in Math 40: Statistics and Probability or Math 47: Mathematics for Liberal Arts at Las Positas College. For more information on math supports please visit: https:// www.laspositascollege.edu/math/mathjam.php NMAT 265 MATH JAM FOR BSTEM PREP 0.0 Units Math Jam for BSTEM Prep is for students preparing for math courses in College Algebra, Trigonometry, Business Calculus and review prior to Calculus I. Math Jam is a noncredit program designed to help students prepare for their upcoming STEM focused math class at a community college. Embedded are essential study and life skills to develop each student holistically, including career development. Students will be learning pretransfer level material with the goal of preparing them to be successful in their upcoming class. It is Recommended Course Preparation that students taking this course are enrolled in a community college math course. Math Jam for BSTEM Prep is for students preparing for math courses in College Algebra (MATH 30), Trigonometry (MATH 39), Business Calculus (MATH 34) and review prior to Calculus I. For more information on math supports please visit: https:// www.laspositascollege.edu/math/mathjam.php corequisite. Everyone taking this NMAT 201C concurrent support course must be taking a Math 30, Math 39 or Math 34 class concurrently. However, not everyone taking Math 30 or Math 39 or Math 34 would have to take this NMAT 201C concurrent support course. This is a Recommended Course Preparation support course for students currently enrolled in Math 30, Math 34, Math 39, Math 1, Math 2 or Math 3. It is designed to prepare students for the rigor of the BSTEM (Business, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) transfer-level courses and develop the learning skills necessary to succeed in college courses. Aligned with your math course and designed with innovative strategies to provide math and learning support while you are taking your math course. This class is offered for credit (MATH 101C) or for tuition-free noncredit (NMAT 201C). There is no materials fee for this course. For more information please visit: https://www.laspositascollege. edu/math/mathjam.php NMAT 202C CONCURRENT SUPPORT FOR MATH 0.0 Units This course offers individualized support tailored to college students seeking assistance with their mathematics coursework. Trained tutors and instructors will provide tutoring in foundational mathematics subjects. Students will also develop the study skills needed to succeed in their math classes. NMAT 202C provides just-in-time math and learning support for students enrolled in a math course. Students can sign up for this class and receive help from Math instructors and/or peer-tutors. Help available throughout the week. Course times available in Canvas once you register. This is a hybrid-flexible course, referred to as HyFlex. A student may choose to attend class on campus at the times, days, and building location noted or they can join the live class remotely. Each classroom has been equipped to support flexible instruction. For more information on math supports please visit: https:// www.laspositascollege.edu/ilc NMAT 255 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA FOR BSTEM 0.0 Units Intermediate Algebra concepts, in the service of Business, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields (BSTEM), will be explored in this course including: an introduction to functions; linear and absolute value functions; absolute value equations and inequalities; compound linear inequalities; rational expressions, functions and equations; radical expressions, functions and equations; rational exponents; complex numbers; quadratic functions and equations; inverse of a function; exponential and logarithmic functions; properties of logarithms; exponential and logarithmic equations; conic sections; and systems of equations and inequalities. Multiple representations, applications and modeling with functions are emphasized throughout. Students can petition to get credit for the Math 55 Intermediate Algebra for BSTEM course by examination. Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra with a minimum grade of C This course is only available for high school students in the Middle College program. To enroll in this course, please contact Amy Brown at [email protected] A TI-84 or TI-83 calculator or internet-based software may be required for the course. Please consult your instructor for more information. This course is offered for credit (MATH 55) or for tuition-free noncredit (NMAT 255). NMAT 255C CONCURRENT SUPPORT INT. ALGEBRA 0.0 Units This course is concurrent support for Intermediate Algebra. The course is designed to provide additional, formal support to students who are currently taking an Intermediate Algebra. It includes a review of arithmetic, algebraic and geometric concepts that are relevant to their Intermediate Algebra course, study strategies that promote understanding and

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